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To Robert Fulton: What, sir, would you make a ship sail against the wind and currents by lighting a bonfire under her deck? I pray you excuse me, I have no time to listen to such nonsense.

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Napoleon I

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

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    Robert Fulton: Was, Sir, würden Sie ein Schiff gegen den Wind und die Strömungen segeln lassen, indem Sie ein Lagerfeuer unter ihrem Deck anzünden? Ich bete, Sie entschuldigen mich, ich habe keine Zeit, solchen Unsinn anzuhören.

    à Robert Fulton: quoi, monsieur, voulez-vous faire naviguer un navire contre le vent et les courants en allumant un feu de joie sous son pont? je vous prie de m'excuser, je n'ai pas le temps d'écouter de telles bêtises.

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